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Security Clearance Process

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) mandates that all federal agencies provide quarterly and annual reports regarding the number of new background investigations submitted and adjudicated, upgrades processed, employees onboarded under reciprocity, and clearances granted. Agencies must also report timeliness data for all categories, including how long

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Security Clearance Denial

Certain federal agencies, such as those that grant access to nuclear information, use an additional security and safety vetting measure known as the Human Reliability Program (HRP). The HRP is designed to ensure that individuals occupying certain positions meet the highest standards of reliability and physical and mental suitability. To

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Past Security Clearance Posts

AdjudicationObtaining Security ClearanceSecurity Clearance DenialSecurity Clearance Process

A Department of Energy (DOE) contractor had his security clearance suspended by the local security office due to concerns related to sexual and criminal conduct…
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Background InvestigationsObtaining Security ClearanceSecurity Clearance Process

When a defense contractor's Security Management Office (SMO) offers someone a job in a sensitive position that requires a security clearance there are certain responsibilities…
Security Clearance Jobs

In reviewing numerous job postings across my career field, I’ve noticed that many specify a requirement for an active security clearance. This wording can unintentionally…